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28 SAG-AFTRA | Summer/Fall 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org Los Angeles The Los Angeles Conservatory, hosted on the American Film Institute campus, offers members the chance to develop their craft through acting classes, workshops and lectures. Recent conservatory classes include cold reading, commercial audition techniques and a social media strategy workshop. DETAILS: For $45 a year, Los Angeles Local members can take advantage of three semesters of workshops, as well as the summer intensive. For more information, call (323) 856-7736 or visit sagaftra.org/laconservatory. Miami Offering casting workshops, audiobook courses and more, the Miami Conservatory helps members bring the heat and stay at the top of their game. DETAILS: Conservatory events are free for Miami Local members and open to pre-members for a charge. The theme of the workshops is Actors Branching Out, and they are held in different cities within the local. For more information, call (305) 663-7092 or email susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org. Nashville The Nashville Conservatory takes full advantage of the local's on-site writers' room, Pro Tools studio and self-taping audition room, teaching members how to use technology to enhance their careers. Recent workshops have covered topics such as social media and voiceover techniques. DETAILS: Events are announced via email and RSVP is required. Most events are free for members, but fees are sometimes charged to cover costs. Nevada The Nevada Conservatory has been providing educational opportunities to members for more than 25 years, with workshops featuring experienced teachers and performers. DETAILS: Events are announced via email. For more information, call (303) 934-2674 or email nevada@sagaftra.org. New England This conservatory program features presentations and training to support members in the growing New England lm, television and new media industry. Led by industry experts and union staff, recent topics have included self-taping, marketing and social media, audition techniques and the recently created New England Corporate/Educational Contract Waiver. DETAILS: Events are announced via email and are either free or $10. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (617) 262-8001 or email newengland@sagaftra.org. New Orleans One of SAG-AFTRA's newest conservatories, the New Orleans Local has provided members with course offerings covering contracts, self- taping and more. DETAILS: Events are free for New Orleans members and announced via email. RSVP is required to neworleans@sagaftra.org. New York New York Conservatory members gain valuable skills during 15 weekly conservatory classes, audio/video workshops, private sessions and seminars. Topics have included teleprompter use, improv, audition techniques and commercials acting. DETAILS: Membership costs $35 a year and courses run September through August. For more information, call (212) 827-1448 or visit sagaftra.org/nyconservatory. Ohio-Pittsburgh Offering quarterly workshops in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati, the Ohio-Pittsburgh Conservatory has covered topics that include low budget lmmaking, self-taping sessions and scripted readings. Events often provide an opportunity for members to network and gather advice directly from employers. DETAILS: Events are announced via email and most are free. For more information, call (412) 281-6767 or email ohp@sagaftra.org. Philadelphia Recent conservatory workshops have covered topics such as the 24/7 newsroom, taxes, diversity, health insurance, voiceover demos and more. DETAILS: Events are announced via email and held on a monthly basis. Fees are sometimes charged to cover costs. For more information, call (215) 732-0507 or email philadelphia@sagaftra.org. Improv performers, including representatives from the Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City and iO West, address attendees at an April conservatory panel in Los Angeles. San Francisco- Northern California San Francisco-Northern California Local members attend a voiceover workshop with voice actor Elaine Clark in June. This conservatory provides workshops tailored to members' specic needs, and Continues on page 31